Why are Bebop and Rocksteady so popular?

*NinjaMan* · 08-18-2013, 10:37 AM

First off let me state that I don't hate the characters. Love their designs. But after season 1 they were just so goofy and rarely came off as a threat. Is their goofiness what made them so popular?

*miru* · 08-18-2013, 10:39 AM

Exactly. They were iconic because of their goofiness.

DarkLightDragon · 08-18-2013, 10:44 AM

My guess is nostalgia.

Then again, I've never watched it, so I might be wrong.

Pterobat · 08-18-2013, 12:03 PM

"Cool designs" are my guess.

Because in my experience, nobody *wants* the goofy Bebop and Rocksteady brought back. They want them looking the same, but more hardcore. "Like in the first season", they say, though they were plenty goofy there, too.

I know not everybody feels this way, but it's what I've often seen.

Colonel Schrader · 08-18-2013, 12:07 PM

they looked cool and were damn funny.. made me laugh a lot.

*CyberCubed* · 08-18-2013, 12:16 PM

Because they were funny and entertaining, and not boring and one-dimensional like Dogpound and Xever.

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-18-2013, 12:54 PM

My guess is that it's mostly nostalgia.

RaphAndDonnie · 08-18-2013, 12:58 PM

Because they were funny, bumbling henchmen. They played off of Shredder and Krang well and they had nice designs to boot.

Seeks · 08-18-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RaphAndDonnie

Because they were funny, bumbling henchmen. They played off of Shredder and Krang well and they had nice designs to boot.

Yep, these are exactly my thoughts.

I feel the same about Dogpound and Fishface too, but you can't beat Bebop and Rocksteady! I do believe that each duo are appropriate for their respective shows though.

Krang100 · 08-18-2013, 02:41 PM

Some of the fans want they to be in 2012 in the show.

I prefer Krang over them, but, some people argue about they don't care if Krang wasn't present in 2012 or they want Kraang Prime to be another character because they don't want Nick toons to be a mirror of Fred Wolf cartoons, but they want Bebop and Rocksteady in the show, as well, Baxter the fly.

In my opinion, is they are bumbimg incompetent as his Fred Wolf counterpart, is good to the show to be lighter, but this Shredder is by far cruel and evil, i fear this show would make them darker if they showed up.

*CyberCubed* · 08-18-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Krang100

I prefer Krang over them, but, some people argue about they don't care if Krang wasn't present in 2012 or they want Kraang Prime to be another character because they don't want Nick toons to be a mirror of Fred Wolf cartoons, but they want Bebop and Rocksteady in the show, as well, Baxter the fly.

Kraang Prime pretty much is Krang, he's updated in the same way other characters are.

zbowen · 08-18-2013, 03:00 PM

They were popular because if their dynamic with Krang and Shredder. Krang and Shredder bickered like an old married couple, and Beebop and Rocksteady were like the unwanted children.

Krang100 · 08-18-2013, 03:04 PM

If they appear in Nick toons, i'd like the show keeps their funny part.

FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza · 08-18-2013, 03:08 PM

They are classic, nostalgic, and easily recognizable.
Even when Tokka and Rahzar hit the big screen, kids called them "Bebop and Rocksteady"; lasting impressions.

Excellent character designs and are both "fearsome" as they are goofy.

It'll be near impossible for them to ever be topped or replaced (in my opinion).

EDIT: to note, I would love to see an updated version of them where they have humor but they are as lethal as they look.
I am eagerly awaiting their revival in IDW.

zbowen · 08-18-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza

Even when Tokka and Rahzar hit the big screen, kids called them "Bebop and Rocksteady"; lasting impressions.

I always here about this on the internet, but I don't think I knew anybody at the time who did this. And if they did, I probably would have corrected them.

*CyberCubed* · 08-18-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza

They are classic, nostalgic, and easily recognizable.
Even when Tokka and Rahzar hit the big screen, kids called them "Bebop and Rocksteady"; lasting impressions.

Excellent character designs and are both "fearsome" as they are goofy.

It'll be near impossible for them to ever be topped or replaced (in my opinion).

EDIT: to note, I would love to see an updated version of them where they have humor but they are as lethal as they look.
I am eagerly awaiting their revival in IDW.

WTF? Nobody ever called Rahzar and Tokka "Bebop and Rocksteady."

FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza · 08-19-2013, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by zbowen

I always here about this on the internet, but I don't think I knew anybody at the time who did this. And if they did, I probably would have corrected them.

Ya the internet is full of false ****.
I was the kid who was beat up in my small school for still watching Ninja Turtles so I didn't really know anyone who did this either.

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

WTF? Nobody ever called Rahzar and Tokka "Bebop and Rocksteady."

Avatar Yuffie · 08-19-2013, 05:41 AM

Because they were funny. And they blend well with Shredder's annoyance with them.

I like the OT that their comedy can be maintained by the Turtles, Channel 6 and the Technodrome gang on their own.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 08-19-2013, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Because they were funny and entertaining, and not boring and one-dimensional like Dogpound and Xever.

Why were Dogpound and Xever created at all when Bebop and Rocksteady could have been? If you want to see the show darker, show the tough side of Bebop and Rocksteady.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-19-2013, 06:46 AM

In addition, I love their boss fights in the games.

Rocksteady always appears first so he's kinda among my very first introductory game boss battles (then later on Bebop will appear on subsequent levels).

And when I see them on the cartoon, I instantly recognizes them, hence I always remember them.

08-18-2013, 10:37 AM	#1
NinjaMan Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,579	Why are Bebop and Rocksteady so popular? First off let me state that I don't hate the characters. Love their designs. But after season 1 they were just so goofy and rarely came off as a threat. Is their goofiness what made them so popular?

08-18-2013, 10:39 AM	#2
miru Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,874	Exactly. They were iconic because of their goofiness. __________________ Proud Digimon nut.

08-18-2013, 12:03 PM	#4
Pterobat Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 380	"Cool designs" are my guess. Because in my experience, nobody wants the goofy Bebop and Rocksteady brought back. They want them looking the same, but more hardcore. "Like in the first season", they say, though they were plenty goofy there, too. I know not everybody feels this way, but it's what I've often seen. __________________ "No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream"--Shirley Jackson http://pterobat.tumblr.com

08-18-2013, 12:54 PM	#7
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	My guess is that it's mostly nostalgia. __________________

08-18-2013, 03:00 PM	#12
zbowen Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 36	They were popular because if their dynamic with Krang and Shredder. Krang and Shredder bickered like an old married couple, and Beebop and Rocksteady were like the unwanted children. __________________ Check out my TMNT reviews at: http://tmnt101.blogspot.com/

08-18-2013, 10:44 AM	#3
DarkLightDragon Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,026	My guess is nostalgia. Then again, I've never watched it, so I might be wrong.

08-18-2013, 12:07 PM	#5
Colonel Schrader Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 324	they looked cool and were damn funny.. made me laugh a lot.

08-18-2013, 12:16 PM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	Because they were funny and entertaining, and not boring and one-dimensional like Dogpound and Xever.

08-18-2013, 02:41 PM	#10
Krang100 Thug Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 68	Some of the fans want they to be in 2012 in the show. I prefer Krang over them, but, some people argue about they don't care if Krang wasn't present in 2012 or they want Kraang Prime to be another character because they don't want Nick toons to be a mirror of Fred Wolf cartoons, but they want Bebop and Rocksteady in the show, as well, Baxter the fly. In my opinion, is they are bumbimg incompetent as his Fred Wolf counterpart, is good to the show to be lighter, but this Shredder is by far cruel and evil, i fear this show would make them darker if they showed up.

08-18-2013, 03:04 PM	#13
Krang100 Thug Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 68	If they appear in Nick toons, i'd like the show keeps their funny part.

08-18-2013, 03:08 PM	#14
FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,229	They are classic, nostalgic, and easily recognizable. Even when Tokka and Rahzar hit the big screen, kids called them "Bebop and Rocksteady"; lasting impressions. Excellent character designs and are both "fearsome" as they are goofy. It'll be near impossible for them to ever be topped or replaced (in my opinion). EDIT: to note, I would love to see an updated version of them where they have humor but they are as lethal as they look. I am eagerly awaiting their revival in IDW.

08-19-2013, 05:41 AM	#18
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	Because they were funny. And they blend well with Shredder's annoyance with them. I like the OT that their comedy can be maintained by the Turtles, Channel 6 and the Technodrome gang on their own. __________________ We all know that Most Writers Are Male. Something like eighty percent of media aimed at children have male main characters, whereas half the population is female. At best, women will often be minor characters or will not be present at all. Stories about women are for women, stories about men are for general consumption. (TV Tropes Feminist Fantasy) Last edited by Avatar Yuffie; 08-19-2013 at 05:46 AM.

08-19-2013, 06:46 AM	#20
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	In addition, I love their boss fights in the games. Rocksteady always appears first so he's kinda among my very first introductory game boss battles (then later on Bebop will appear on subsequent levels). And when I see them on the cartoon, I instantly recognizes them, hence I always remember them.